Chapter -10: "A Fateful Catch"

"Damian... Damian... Open the door now

(The door creaked open).

Damian: "Yes, Dad, I'm studying."

Damian's dad: (in an angry voice) "How you dare not go to that school?"

Damian: "Dad, I told you—I don't want to go abroad for higher studies. I want to study here."

Damian's dad: "Seriously? I'm giving you the best education, and you choose to stay here? I was in a meeting when I got a call that my son didn't show up at school today. Do you really want to study in a low-profile school? Do you even understand our status?"

Damian: "I know, Dad. I know everything. I did everything you asked—I changed homes, we moved to a new city—but now, I just want to go where I want."

Damian's dad: angrily "Stupid boy! You don't know what you're doing to your future!"

(With that, he slapped Damian hard. The loud sound echoed through the house, and his stepmother rushed in).

Damian's stepmother: "Honey, stop! He's your son! How can you hit him like this?—control your anger!"

Damian's dad: "He refuses to go where I want! He has to complete high school the way I planned!"

Damian's stepmother: "Honey, calm down. Please, take a deep breath."

(His father started to calm down).

(She then turned to Damian).

Damian's stepmother: "Damian, what's wrong? Why won't you go where your father wants?"

Damian lowered his head. "I... I want to go where my mother studied."

Damian's dad:( in disbelief) "You want to go to Crestview High school? Seriously? That's a low-profile school! I know some high-status students study there, but not you, Damian. Not you."

Damian: "I want to go, Dad."

(His father raised his hand again, ready to strike, but his stepmother grabbed his arm).

Damian's stepmother: "No! Honey, please don't hit a child like this. Stop it."

Damian's dad took a deep breath, calming himself down. "Fine. Finish your studies at your mother's school."

Damian's eyes lit up. "D-Dad... Are you seriously giving me a chance?"

Damian's dad: (coldly) "Leave my house if you choose to study there."

(Damian's excitement faded instantly).

Damian's stepmother: "H-Honey, what are you saying? Damian, why should he leave his house? How will he live alone?"

Damian's dad: "It's not his house—it's mine. I got him admission to that school, but from now on, he will live alone in that small house where we lived before . He'll work for his own expenses and study hard. If he doesn't get top marks in his class, then he'll leave that school and study where I want. Got it, Damian?"

Damian's stepmother: "H-Honey, no! He's your son! How can he live alone? Please, stop this. Let's talk it through."

Damian: "Okay, Dad. If that's what you want, I'll do it. But from now on, I'll do what I want."

(Damian walked into his room and shut the door).

Damian's dad: growling "Damian!"

Damian's stepmother: "Calm down, honey! Your blood pressure will rise."

(Damian's dad suddenly took out his phone and called someone) .

Damian's dad: "My son is going to Crestview High School. Clean up the house where we live before."

(Then he cut the call).

Damian's stepmother: "H-Honey, are you serious? H-How can you do this?"

Damian's dad: "Now he will understand how I got here. I worked hard, I didn't sleep at night, and now look where I am."

Damian's stepmother: "But honey—"

Damian's dad: (interrupting) "I'm going back to my meeting—I left it in the middle. Tell Damian he can move to that house tomorrow. And from tomorrow onward, he'll go to that school."

(With those words, he started walking down the stairs).

Knock..... Knock knock...

(Yuna's mother knocked on her door).

Yuna's mom: "Yuna! Yuna! Wake up!"

(Yuna slowly woke up and sat up in bed, her hair messy. In a sleepy voice, she mumbled,

Yuna: "M-Mom, I'm awake...")

Yuna's mom: "Freshen up quickly and come out for breakfast!"

Yuna (yawning): "Okay, ma'am..."

Yuna's mom: "Fast, Yuna! Fast!"

Yuna: "Mom, I'm doing it!"

(Yuna got out of bed, stretched her body, and went to the washroom to freshen up).

(Minutes later, she came out of the bathroom, dressed in her school uniform, did her hair, grabbed her bag, and stepped out of her room. In the kitchen, her mother was making food while her father sat in a chair).

(She placed her bag on the couch and sat across from her father).

Yuna: "Good morning, Mom! Good morning, Dad!"

Yuna's father (smiling): "Good morning, princess."

Yuna's mother: "Good morning."

(She walked over and handed Yuna a plate with an omelet and bread. Yuna started eating).

(A few minutes later, they heard a knock at the door. Yuna's mother went to open it and saw Kai standing outside, smiling) .

Kai: "Good morning, Aunty!"

Yuna's mom (smiling): "Good morning, Kai."

Yuna's mom: "How are you, Kai?"

Kai: "I'm good, Aunty. And is Yuna awake, or is she still sleeping?"

(From the dining table, Yuna shouted) ,

Yuna: "Really? You think I'm sleeping right now? What a stupid question!"

Kai chuckled. "Hey, sleepyhead! Come fast. What are you doing?"

Yuna's mom: "She's eating breakfast. Come join us."

Kai (smiling): "Sorry, Aunty, but I already had breakfast. My stomach is full."

Yuna's mom: "It's okay, dear."

(Yuna came out from behind her mom, yawning).

Yuna: "Let's go, Kai."

Kai (chuckling): "Sleepyhead, let's go."

Yuna: "Bye, Mom! Bye, Dad!"

Yuna's parents: "Bye, sweetheart."

Kai: "Bye, Aunty and Uncle."

Yuna's mom: "Bye, Kai."

Yuna's dad: "Bye, Kai, and take care of my princess."

Kai smiled. "Okay, Uncle," (he said, saluting playfully).

(Yuna and Kai started heading toward school).

Kai: "So, sleepyhead, didn't you sleep well last night?"

Yuna: "I slept well, but—" she yawned "—I just don't like waking up early."

Kai chuckled. "Sleepyhead."

Yuna: "Don't call me that!"

Kai: "I can, sleepyhead."

Yuna: "Stop it!"

Kai: "Why, sleepyhead?" He ruffled her hair.

Yuna: "Kai! Don't do that!"

Kai: grinning "Aww, why?"

Yuna: "Shut up."

Kai: "Okay, I'm backing off. By the way, did you read about today's test?"

Yuna's eyes widened. "Test?"

Kai: "Yeah, the math test. You forgot?"

Yuna: "Oh God! I forgot! What do I do now? Sir is going to kill me!"

Kai: "Hey, calm down. It's not that hard. I'll teach you in class. You already know one method, and I'm sure he'll give us the same, so don't worry."

Yuna: "If you say so… then teach me when we get to school."

Kai: "Okay," he smiles.

Yuna (in a playful tone): "By the way, you said today I'm going to sit in the window seat, right?"

Kai: "Who told you that?"

Yuna: "Don't joke with me! You said yesterday that if I ate more hot sauce chicken wings, you'd give me that window seat!"

Kai: "Really? I forgot."

Yuna: "Kaiii!"

Kai: "O-okay, but you didn't eat more. We ate the same amount."

Yuna: "So what? You promised me!"

Kai: "Hahaha, but no."

Yuna: "Kai, please!"

Kai: "Nope, don't plead."

Yuna: "Please, Kai, please!"

Kai: "No, no, no..."

Yuna: "Okay, if you won't give it to me, I'll take it myself!"

Kai stops mid-step and looks at Yuna: "How will you take it?"

Yuna smirks: "Let's see!" Mmm! She starts running towards the school.

(Kai stands there processing what Yuna just did, but by the time he realizes it, Yuna is already far ahead).

Kai shouts behind her: "Yuna, you cheater! Stop right there! I'm not giving you that seat!"

Yuna: "Whoever sits first gets the seat! Byeee!"

Kai: "It's mine! I'm coming!"

(Yuna runs faster, with Kai chasing behind her).

(As they reach the school gate, some students are walking inside. Yuna stops, breathing heavily, trying to catch her breath).

(Kai also arrives behind her and stands beside her).

Kai: "S-so… y-you arrived, but you haven't reached the seat yet…"

Yuna (still catching her breath): "N-nooo, who said that?" She suddenly starts running into the school again.

Kai: "Hey, Yuna! Stop!" He runs after her

(Yuna dashes through the school hall. She glances back to check where Kai is but bumps into someone. Her feet stumble, and she starts falling toward the ground).

(A boy wearing the Crestview High School uniform—reaches out and grabs Yuna by the waist, stopping her from falling down).

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Oh my god! H-how did he just grab Yuna's waist like that?!

{Wait… why am I blushing?! I'm not Yuna, but still}…

Hey, readers! You're back!

Okay, so the male lead has finally arrived! YEAHHHHH!

Now, get ready because the teenage love moments are about to begin! Don't miss out!

Alright, see you in the next chapter! Byeeeee! Peaceeee!

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